Xi Jinping to visit Pyongyang on June 8-9, first since 2019
The two-day trip comes as Beijing works to keep Pyongyang from drifting further toward Russia.
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Series: Xi Jinping · North Korea Visit · 2 chapters since Jun 5
Xi to make June 8-9 North Korea trip, first in nearly 7 years
Why it matters: The visit signals Beijing is moving to pull Pyongyang closer as Kim deepens military ties with Moscow.
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Hegseth urges Asian allies to spend more, warns on China
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth pushed Asian partners to boost defense spending as he warned about China’s military rise.
CNBC Indonesia, BBC News (World) +4